1974 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Torana | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |